Drought conditions started in March 2007, but its effects were being felt in May by farmers. The quality of hay was poorer, and yield was down by as much as 60 to 70 percent. There were 14 consecutive days in May, specifically from May 17-30, when no rain fell in Nashville. There was a trace of rain on May 31. May had 3.30 inches of rain which was 1.77 inches below normal.
The longest period on record for no rain was 36 consecutive days from September 11, 1923 through October 16, 1923.